How does a CZ Shadow 2 compare with a CGW SP-01?

[Litespeeds]

Now that the Shadow 2 has been out for awhile, I'd like to hear what people think and feel about how it shoots compared to a Cajun Gun Works tuned SP-01 or also a CZ Custom Accu-Shadow. Is the Shadow 2 worth upgrading to?

[ABR]

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[AE86]

I have both shadow 2 and CGW Sp-01, the shadow 2 is definitely worth the upgrade. The shadow 2 grip (checking, undercut, etc) is much better than sp-01 frame, where it allows for a much higher grip so follow up shots are much quicker.

The shadow 2 is also heavier by 6 oz, I know it doesn't sound like a lot, but handling it feels much heavier and the recoil impulse feels better.

The factory trigger on the shadow 2 is not as good as the CGW SP-01, but a quick polish and slight change in the sear angle will yield similar results as the CGW SP-01, not as good but similar. Alternatively you can always drop the CGW hammer and sear in the shadow 2 and have a much better overall pistol than the CGW SP-01.

Hope that helps.

[AE86]

The magazine release lever on the Shadow 2 is probably the best release on all my handguns, the pressure requirement to releaase, size and location is absolutely the best fit for my hands.

[mlevans66]

The feel of the S2 is so much better. Once you have it in your hands and then shoot you will know the different. Yes the trigger is not better but you can always upgrade.

[DNA]

I have both shadow 2 and CGW Sp-01, the shadow 2 is definitely worth the upgrade. The shadow 2 grip (checking, undercut, etc) is much better than sp-01 frame, where it allows for a much higher grip so follow up shots are much quicker.

The shadow 2 is also heavier by 6 oz, I know it doesn't sound like a lot, but handling it feels much heavier and the recoil impulse feels better.

The factory trigger on the shadow 2 is not as good as the CGW SP-01, but a quick polish and slight change in the sear angle will yield similar results as the CGW SP-01, not as good but similar. Alternatively you can always drop the CGW hammer and sear in the shadow 2 and have a much better overall pistol than the CGW SP-01.

Hope that helps.

+1

Dan

[quasi888]

I'm really regretting clicking on this thread.

I own a couple Cajun-equipped SP-01s. I've been given the opportunity to buy an S2, at a price well below what most people are listing them for here, but still quite high nonetheless. I'd almost convinced myself it's not worth it.

*sigh*

[killnjoke]

All those upgrades sound great... at Freestate prices. At California market prices... I'll just be happy with what I got.

[Erion929]

All those upgrades sound great... at Freestate prices. At California market prices... I'll just be happy with what I got.

That's where I've been, mentally, lately.

Shadow 2 sounds great, but picking one up for $2400-2600 is crazy....at least in MY mind

I paid double free-state price for my last gun....went on an internet forum for info and have to keep seeing the free-state prices shoved in my face. Ouch

[JS41989]

I'd be all over a Shadow 2 if I could get one for $1,400 to $1,600 but I see them going for $2,500+ here. That's tough when you can get 2+ SP-01's Cajunized for less than that.

[beanz2]

You guys know you can get a stock Tac Sport and send it to CZC for a masterpiece, right? Like this:

Buy a stock TS from CZC, DROS it under your name, send it back to Stuart.

Same thing with a 75B SA, etc...

Then the question becomes, which is better, a stock S2 or a CZC CTS.

[Sigbird]

You guys know you can get a stock Tac Sport and send it to CZC for a masterpiece, right? Like this:

Buy a stock TS from CZC, DROS it under your name, send it back to Stuart.

Same thing with a 75B SA, etc...

Then the question becomes, which is better, a stock S2 or a CZC CTS.

Why that pic? A stock TS has a full dust cover and looks nothing like the CTS pictured. Can the dust cover be cut to look like the CTS?. Edit, after taking another look, that dust cover was cut? My new dilemma, send my TS or SA? Can't imagine my TS stock trigger getting any better and sure don't want the pull any lighter.

[beanz2]

Why that pic? A stock TS has a full dust cover and looks nothing like the CTS pictured. Can the dust cover be cut to look like the CTS?. Edit, after taking another look, that dust cover was cut? My new dilemma, send my TS or SA? Can't imagine my TS stock trigger getting any better and sure don't want the pull any lighter.

Yes, the frame is heavily "massaged". Dust cover cut, grip reduction done, etc.

But patience it takes, says Yoda.

I bet CZC can increase the trigger pull if you wish. Send both.

[etwinam]

Next question, which is better: shadow 2 or STI 2011?

[tbc]

The serial number is on the side of the dust cover where the portion is being cut off. Can CZC re-stamp the serial number on different location of the frame?